top of page
ILLUMINAKING BY FAIZ FAISAL


Saturday Style: The Candy and Jelly Craze
From Jelly Bunny shoes to Furla’s iconic Candy Bag, Jelly accessories were once the ultimate fashion craze. Fun, colorful, and nostalgic—did you ever own one?

Faiz Faisal
Sep 6, 20252 min read


Movie Review: The Conjuring - Last Rites
The Conjuring: Last Rites marks the end of a beloved horror franchise, but its lack of originality makes it feel more like a recycled greatest hits than a chilling farewell. I gave it a 6/10.

Faiz Faisal
Sep 5, 20252 min read



Faiz Faisal
Sep 4, 20250 min read


Song Of The Week: Feeling Good - Nina Simone
Starting my new job this week feels like living inside Nina Simone’s “Feeling Good.” After two months of unemployment, this fresh start is my new dawn, new day, and new life.

Faiz Faisal
Sep 3, 20251 min read


Tuesday Tea: Drag Race Down Under Vs The World
Drag Race is back with yet another spin-off — Down Under Vs The World. While I’m excited for more drag, I can’t help but feel the franchise is starting to get messy. Do we really need all these different formats?

Faiz Faisal
Sep 2, 20252 min read


Merdeka!
This year’s Merdeka feels personal to me. After facing unemployment and self-doubt, I finally found my own “independence” in a new beginning. As Malaysia celebrates its 68th Independence Day, I reflect on liberation, resilience, and the hope that we all find our own Merdeka in life.

Faiz Faisal
Sep 1, 20251 min read
bottom of page